Mercury 300 Verado - Slim Binnacle Control Features and Operation

FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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Slim Binnacle Control Features and Operation
1. Operation of shift and throttle is controlled by the movement of the control handle. Push the control
handle forward from neutral to the first detent for forward gear. Continue pushing forward to
increase speed. Pull the control handle back from neutral to the first detent for reverse gear.
Continue pushing back to increase speed.
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2. Trim switch (if equipped) - Pressing the trim switch allows the engine to trim up or down.
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3. Control handle tension adjustment screw - This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease
the tension on the control handle (cover must be removed). This will help prevent unwanted
motion of the remote control handle in rough water. Turn the screw clockwise to increase tension
and counterclockwise to decrease tension. Adjust to the desired tension.